JK v AN (Tribunal Case 71 of 2023) [2025] KEHAT 12 (KLR) (Civ) (19 February 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- KEHAT
- Case number
- 12
- Citation
- [2025] KEHAT 12 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 February 2025
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TypeCivilPostureRespondent appealed the decision
Holding
The Tribunal finds that the Respondent's disclosure of the Claimant's HIV status was wrongful and unlawful.
Facts
The Respondent disclosed the Claimant's HIV status in front of the area chief and the Chief's committee, and later at the Claimant's residence.
Issues
- Whether there was unlawful disclosure of the Claimant’s HIV status to third parties by the Respondent
- Whether the Claimant suffered stigmatization and/or discrimination because of the Respondent’s statements
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought
Reasoning
The Tribunal held that the Respondent disclosed the Claimant's HIV status without her consent, in violation of Section 22 of the HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Act.
Outcome
The Respondent is restrained from sharing, discussing, announcing, commenting on, or disclosing the HIV status of the Claimant.
Orders
- A declaration that the disclosure of the Claimant’s HIV status by the Respondent was wrongful and unlawful
- Restraint on the Respondent from sharing, discussing, announcing, commenting on, or disclosing the HIV status of the Claimant
- Damages in favor of the Claimant for unlawful disclosure of the Claimant’s HIV status
- Costs and interests at prevailing court rates
Remedies
- Damages of Ksh. 500,000
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Act
Cases cited (1)
- SM v ENO (2018) eKLR
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